Healthcare Assistant – Outpatient Clinics

Posted on: March 30th, 2021 by Phoenix Hospital Group No Comments

Operating in central London, Phoenix Hospital Group provides hospital and diagnostic services within the private healthcare market and is renowned for the quality and range of services provided.

We are looking for a Healthcare assistant to join our nursing team in our outpatient departments. Candidate must be proactive and a great team player.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support consultants during clinics.
  • Assist with procedures and minor operations under LA within dermatology, gynaecology, plastic surgery and more.
  • Cover phlebotomy clinics.
  • Preparing and setting up for clinics. Taking part in stocking and stock take.
  • Taking part in doing audits.
  • Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.
  • Contribute to quality improvement.
  • Promote people’s equality, diversity and rights.

Who we are looking for

We’re looking for a HCA who is positive, proactive and a great team player. When you join Phoenix Hospital Group, you join a work family. You will work closely with consultants and all teams within the company: radiology, pathology/lab, theatre, reception, booking and more.

Essential:

  • Trained and experienced in phlebotomy
  • Experience within one or more of the following areas: Cosmetic surgery, wound care, theatre, dermatology, ENT, gynaecology.

Desirable, but not essential:

Experience from working within the private sector.

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension
  • Life assurance
  • Social gatherings

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Salary: Depending on experience

Nurse – Cosmetic

Posted on: March 26th, 2021 by Phoenix Hospital Group No Comments

MyBreast are currently looking for a proactive nurse who is able to provide support pre and post operatively for surgical patients ultimately ensuring patient safety.

Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • To work as an autonomous practitioner with specialist skills in cosmetic surgery, aesthetic treatments, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care within protocols.
  • Assist consultants during clinics
  • See patients for post op dressings, IV infusions, injections and more
  • Act as the named nurse to all cosmetic and aesthetic patients
  • Manage surgical pathway of cosmetic surgery patients from enquiry onwards
  • Undertake a risk assessment for the patient anaesthetically and surgically
  • To undertake a nursing assessment, obtaining a detailed past medical history and ordering of appropriate clinical investigations
  • Once assessed, to identify patients at risk and invite for assessment in person, perform investigations and referrals as necessary
  • Implement intervention based on the results of the assessment and investigations
  • Identify any patients that are not suitable for surgery and escalate
  • Maintain accurate patient records, completing documentation to ensure seamless multidisciplinary communication
  • Participate in continuous audit of the Pre-assessment service
  • Submit hospital booking forms for surgery bookings
  • Order garments and or equipment for surgical procedures
  • Manage complex psychological needs of patients
  • Demonstrate clinical excellence within the cosmetic surgery
  • Interest in developing current and new services

Essential:

  • Registered Nurse/NMC Pin
  • Minimum 5-years Nursing experience
  • Minimum 2-years Cosmetic Surgery experience
  • Pre and Post op experience
  • Phlebotomy skills
  • Ability to work confidently unsupervised
  • Good understanding of wound care and post-operative complications
  • Be able to manage post-operative complications and escalate concerns in an appropriate manner
  • Good understanding of CQC and governance compliance activities
  • Flexibility with working hours
  • Reasonable IT skills

Desirable, but not essential:

Experience from non-surgical aesthetic

Benefits:

  • Flexibility with working hours
  • We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension
  • Life assurance
  • Social gatherings